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Change Please!
Every once in a while you meet one of those people who needs help but can not seem to get out of their own way. I met one of those people yesterday. After analysing their current situation we discovered that what they were currently doing was not getting them the results that they wanted. Which […]
Your last day….
Yup, you read that correctly. What would you do if today was your last day? I am not sure if this article was inspired by watching “The Bucket List” last night or hearing Nickelback’s song “If today was your last day”. There is a sad truth that we all have to face is that none […]
September 2009
Below are the details on some key factors in our economy. Take a look and let me know what you think. Feel free to to contact me if you have any questions. Bank of Canada Interest Rate June 4, 2009 0.25% July 21, 2009 0.25%* September 10, 2009 Next meeting date Source: Bank of Canada […]
In Therapy?
Or on life support? What exactly is the state of your finances? Should we break out the paddles now? This came to mind as I am still suffering from my latest crossfit workout from earlier today. Maybe some therapy would be good right about now. Anyway back to the topic at hand. Like your physical […]
Set,point,match & championship!
Ok I have to admit that I have watched a fair bit of the U.S Open tennis recently. I have noticed that the players who have done the best were the ones who were focused on small things and were less emotional about the result of a single game. We can learn a lot from […]
Do you have the receipt?
By this I mean do you keep good records? If revenue Canada were to call you today and said that you were being audited for all your taxes from the last 7 years would you be able to supply the proof to back up your claims? For this reason if you don’t have good records […]
Have I got your Interest?
Well if I have not then I should, that’s because the Bank of Canada today announced that they will leave the key lending rate basically unchanged at .25%. However that is not the best part, the kicker is that they say that they will not touch the rate until mid next year. That is provided […]
Reality Distortion field
Ok I have to admit that I was inspired by or influenced by today’s Apple press conference to write this blog post. For those who don’t know I am a serious Mac head. The term “Reality Distortion Field” is used to describe being in the presence of Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs. Because of his charisma […]
Is it the end?
…. or a new beginning? It all depends on how you look at it. Whether it be divorce, bankruptcy or loss of employment, it does not always mean that the sky is falling and the worst has happened to you. Some view these major life changing events as a reason to change their life for […]
Half assed?
Or complete ass? Unfortunately that is how most people approach the majority of the tasks that they do on a day in day out basis. At the end of the day the only person who you are really accountable to is yourself. Ask yourself how you think you really did? Did you give it your […]
Walk your talk!
Walk your talk! It’s all too easy to give advice, and much harder to live by it. We have all seen or heard about the out of shape personal trainers, broke financial planners or the struggling life coaches who just happen to be at the end of their rope. Tony Robbins says that “repetition is […]
We regret to inform you
That you did not get that job, have not been accepted at XYZ University or did not qualify for the loan. My older brother called these PFO letters and for good reason. Thinking back they mattered so much because you had no plan B. What would you do if you did not get that job, […]
Everything including the kitchen sink!
When you are opening your own business, there is a lot to think of. You normally start with your business and marketing plans. They most people spend a lot of time looking for the perfect location as business books drill into your head that it’s location, location, location. While it’s true that location does indeed […]
Double the Pleasure!
Double the fun! Get your mind out of the gutter. In this situation it’s about the power of great combinations. Like Macaroni & Cheese, Burgers & Fries, Romeo & Juliet or in this case “Working Hard and Working Smart”! Working hard without working smart is sort of like the fly who keeps banging up against […]
Need a new career direction?
How about joining my team as a mortgage broker? It’s a challenging yet rewarding career. As an independent contractor, you get back what you put in to it. Below are some frequently asked questions: Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Is this a full time or part time opportunity? This is […]